To honor a franchise that predated them at Lynn, MA’s Fraser Field, the North Shore Navigators (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) will play as the Lynn Sailors in select 2019 games. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate
New Waukesha Ballpark Plan Scrapped
Discussions over a proposed new Waukesha, WI ballpark for a summer-collegiate Northwoods League team have been scrapped, a decision prompted by push back over financing. (more…)
Waukesha Ballpark Funding Plan Could Change
After some backlash to the original plan, Waukesha, WI officials are exploring the creation of a new tax-increment financing district to help fund a new summer-collegiate Northwoods League ballpark. (more…)
New Lafayette Aviators Ballpark Moves Forward
Plans to demolish and replace the existing Loeb Stadium advanced on Monday, putting the Lafayette Aviators (summer collegiate; Prospect League) closer to a new home. (more…)
Edmonton Prospects Pitch RE/MAX Field Upgrades
As part of a pitch for a long-term lease extension, the Edmonton Prospects (summer collegiate; Western Canadian Baseball League) are floating up to C$3.25 million in RE/MAX Field upgrades. (more…)
HarbourCats Owners Exploring Nanaimo WCL Team
The Victoria HarbourCats (summer collegiate; West Coast League) ownership group is exploring the launch of a WCL team in Nanaimo, a move that would give the circuit two clubs on Vancouver Island. The team would begin play in either 2020 or 2021 at Serauxmen Stadium. (more…)
Wilmington Sharks Propose Buck Hardee Field Upgrades
Wilmington Sharks (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) owners are pitching up to $3.5 million in improvements to Buck Hardee Field, a move they say will keep the Sharks in town — and potentially land a Minor League Baseball team. (more…)
New Futures League Leadership Announced
The Futures Collegiate Baseball League has announced new leadership, including Joe Paolucci as its new Commissioner and Joe Malkin as its new Administrator. (more…)
New for 2019: Traverse City Pit Spitters
Branding was unveiled on Tuesday for the Traverse City Pit Spitters, giving the club an identity ahead of its inaugural season in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League. (more…)
Traverse City Team Name Set for Unveiling
Branding for a new Traverse City, MI club in the summer-collegiate Northwoods League will be unveiled next week, with an announcement scheduled for Tuesday, January 29. (more…)
Grizzlies Not Guaranteed Use of Proposed Gastonia Ballpark
Gastonia officials say it is not a formality that the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) will occupy a proposed new ballpark, potentially opening the door for suitors from professional baseball. (more…)
Savannah Bananas Sell Out 2019 Memberships
The Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) are poised for another strong season, as the club has sold out all of its memberships for 2019. (more…)
Martha’s Vineyard Sharks Join NECBL
The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks are changing summer-collegiate leagues ahead of the 2019 season, as they are now part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The Sharks are heading to the NECBL after competing in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League since 2011. (more…)